Arts
LORAS PLAYERS PRESENT
The Lightning Thief
NOVEMBER 21 – 23 @ 7:30 PM LORAS COLLEGE HOFFMANN HALL ST . JOSEPH AUDITORIUM ( 698 LORAS BLVD ) Join Percy Jackson for a journey across the United States at the Loras College St . Joseph Auditorium . The
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Musical
NOVEMBER 29 – 30 AND DECEMBER 6 – 7 @ 7:30 PM DECEMBER 1 AND 8 @ 2 PM GRAND OPERA HOUSE ( 135 W 8 TH ST ) Ring in the holidays with the Herdmans at the Grand Opera House . The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Musical hits the stage on Nov . 29 – 30 and Dec . 6 – 7 at 7:30 p . m . and Dec . 1 and 8 at 2 p . m .
The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world – so when they crash Sunday school and demand parts in the Christmas pageant , the whole town panics . There ’ s not supposed to be biting or cigar-smoking in Bethlehem , and while these kids have never even heard the Christmas story , they definitely have rewrites ! Soon , everyone is calling
Loras Players present The Lightning Thief on Nov . 21 – 23 at 7:30 p . m .
This electrifying musical adaptation of Rick Riordan ’ s bestselling book follows Percy Jackson and is for all ages . When Percy discovers he ’ s a demigod , he and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus ’ missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods .
Presented by the Loras Players , the theatre production arm of Loras College ’ s School of Humanities & Education . Established in 1910 , the Loras Players are the oldest , continuously-operating theatre troupe west of the Mississippi ! Currently in its 115 th season , students of all majors get hands-on , practical experience in this multi-disciplinary extracurricular program . Tickets are $ 10 for adults and $ 5 for ages under 18 . For tickets and more information , visit lorasplayers . yolasite . com . •
for reluctant director Grace Bradley to cancel the whole thing . It ’ s up to the Bradleys and the Reverend to help their community see the Christmas story and the Herdman kids through new eyes in this buoyant musical adaptation of the funny and touching holiday classic .
Tickets are $ 25 for adults and $ 17 for children under 18 . Tickets can be purchased in person at the box office , by calling 563-588-1305 , or at TheGrandOperaHouse . com . •
Dubuque Shakespeare Project Sonnet Workshop
TUESDAY , DECEMBER 3 @ 4 PM CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY ( 360 W 11 TH ST ) The Dubuque Shakespeare Project hosts a sonnet workshop on Tuesday , Dec . 3 at 4 p . m . at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library .
Join Sunil Malapati as he discusses the sonnet form and shares examples of modern sonnets . Students can then work on their sonnets for submission to Clarke University ’ s literary magazine , Tenth Muse . The top sonnets will receive coaching from Tenth Muse staff and will also be published in the Spring 2025 edition . An April launch party will also bring the opportunity for public recognition and readings . Open to ages 12 – 18 .
For more information , call the Carnegie- Stout Public Library at 563-589-4225 x2224 or visit carnegiestout . org . •
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